Student Services and Campus Life

Student Support

International students are warmly welcomed at CEGEPs. Most institutions organize activities as soon as the school year begins.

These help you get to know your new environment and adapt to Québec culture. Depending on the CEGEP, activities may include:

airport pickup
guided tours
Québec culture workshops
cooking classes
sports and social events
intercultural week
themed meetups

Beyond orientation, students have access to several ongoing services throughout their studies.

Academic Support - Help Centres

All CEGEPs offer subject-specific help centres, covering areas such as French, math, philosophy, English, and information technology.

Tutoring

Most CEGEPs offer peer tutoring programs for academic and emotional support. Options may include lab help, content workshops, and assistance in French, English, or philosophy.

Psychological Services

Students experiencing personal, academic, family, or emotional difficulties—or who simply need someone to talk to—can consult a psychologist. All services are free and confidential.

Academic and Career Guidance

Career and guidance counsellors can help you define your educational path, explore the job market, or access relevant information. These services also organize career fairs, workshops, conferences, and information sessions.

Job Search Support

Many cégeps have student employment offices that help with part-time or summer jobs. Graduates can also get assistance finding work in their field. Services may include:

job boards
dynamic job search training
help writing résumés
interview prep workshops

Technology Services

Cégeps are equipped with numerous computers connected to the internet, often available both day and evening.
Students can also connect their personal devices to the CEGEP’s wifi network and access computer labs with modern technology.

Most CEGEPs also offer internal online platforms where students can:

view class schedules and grades
access course materials and virtual libraries
communicate with staff and other students
store and retrieve personal files

Libraries

Each cégep has a library open to students (and sometimes the public) with thousands of resources:

reference works
books and atlases
DVDs, music CDs, CD-ROMs
academic journals
digital resources (dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc.)